Brandon W. Schreiber

Brandon W. Schreiber, 32, of Kentland, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Carl Foundation Hospital of Urbana, Illinois after being shot in the line of duty in Sheldon, Illinois.

  Brandon was born October 16, 1991, in Crown Point, Indiana to the Late Joseph Schreiber and Lorraine (Gynn) Schreiber.  He was a 2010 graduate of Hanover Central where he played baseball and ran cross country.

  On June 3, 2017, he married his best friend and love of his life, Kaitlin Nichols, at her parent’s farm in Lowell, Indiana. Together the two would have two children, Seth and Paisley.  As a family, they enjoyed spending time together camping, working their horses at the stable and taking care of their garden and goats.  The kids loved playing being with Brandon and spending time wherever they went.  Brandon was the quiet protector of the family.  Every morning, Brandon would tell Kaitlin, "I love you... promise".  

  Brandon cherished the friendships and brotherhood made at his job with the Newton County Sheriff's Department.  He enjoyed protecting and serving others and always made sure to be a light of empathy even in the toughest of situations.  Brandon always put others needs above his own, always wanting to make sure others were ok first.  He was a deputy at the Sheriff's Department for eight years, the last five full time.  Prior to working as a deputy, Brandon was a Crane Operator for Finkle Steel in Chicago, Illinois.

  Brandon was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and shooting at the range.  Spending time with his family and friends was what he loved the most.  

  Surviving with his wife, Kaitlin are their two children, Seth and Paisley; his mother, Lorraine Schreiber; three sisters, Ashley Schweller (husband: Adam), Maryjane Manno (husband: Brandon) and Phoenix Schreiber; his grandfather, Vernon Schreiber; grandmother, Katherine Gynn, In-laws, Seth and Patti Nichols and a sister-in-law, Andria Watt (husband: Christopher).

  Brandon is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Schreiber.

  A visitation will be held from 2 - 7 p.m. (CST) Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the Newton County Fairgrounds (12189 S. Punkin Vine Road, Kentland, IN 47951).  Funeral services with military rites at 11 a.m. (CST) Friday, September 20, 2024, also at the Newton County Fairgrounds; Pastor Perry McLemore to officiate.  

 Memorials are encouraged to the Schreiber Family Benefit Account to assist with the family and may be given during service times, taken to or mailed to the Kentland Bank (PO Box 145, Kentland, IN 47951). Donations can also be made via the provided link: https://smartpay.profitstars.com/express/KB%20Loans.The family would also like to thank the Carl Hospital Trauma Team for their efforts, care and support for Brandon.

His friends at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home are honored to assist with Brandon's services.